José Mourinho is thrilled with the news, goodbye Barça, he will play for Benfica.

José Mourinho will always be remembered as one of Barça's greatest enemies. His time in charge of Real Madrid and his defiant behavior made him the perfect villain for Barcelona fans.

Many years have passed since then. The Portuguese coach's figure no longer holds the same place in the elite of European soccer. After his time at Tottenham, Galatasaray, and now Benfica, José Mourinho seems to have left behind the benches of Europe's giants. However, his competitive character remains intact, and his new adventure in Portugal offers him the chance to feel like a protagonist again.

José Mourinho takes a player highly regarded in Barcelona

José Mourinho has returned to Portugal, the country where his career began to shine. His story at Porto, with which he won the Champions League in 2004, remains an unforgettable memory for Portuguese fans. Now, with Benfica, he wants to repeat the feat and bring the Lisbon club back to the place it deserves in the continental scene.

To achieve this, José Mourinho is already working hard to strengthen the squad ahead of the winter transfer window. The goal is to build a competitive team that combines young talent with experience and character. According to reports from Portugal, Benfica is about to finalize a top-level signing who's also been linked to Barça.

Yes, because Joao Cancelo, currently in Saudi Arabia, has openly expressed his desire to return to European soccer. He first tried with Barça and now has offered himself to Benfica. Over the past few months, his name had been linked to Barça, a club where he left a great impression last season. At Barça, he experienced one of the best moments of his career, combining his offensive technique with a maturity that surprised everyone.

However, Joao Cancelo's return to the Catalan team is completely ruled out. Hansi Flick, current Barça coach, has already made it clear that he doesn't count on him for his project. He believes the full-back doesn't fit the play style he wants to implement and prefers to rely on footballers with a more defensive and younger profile.

Joao Cancelo's statements excite José Mourinho

In fact, Joao Cancelo himself has acknowledged in a recent interview that he dreams of playing for Benfica: "It was the club that developed me, along with Barreirense. My desire to return to Benfica is always strong." These words, together with José Mourinho's genuine interest, have sparked enormous excitement among Benfica fans.

Given this situation, Benfica's option has gained unexpected strength. José Mourinho sees Joao Cancelo as a perfect player for his system, capable of providing ball distribution and depth on the wing. In addition, the footballer has always shown a special affection for the club that developed him and launched him into professionalism.